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In 2021, we sold our beautiful Cambria 46 sailboat and bought a Beneteau ST 42. Tryst is a 2006 model with Yamnar 6LYA-STP engines, had about 3,000 hours on them when we bought her. We slow cruise at 10 knots, about 1gal/nm, and fast cruise at 16-18 knots, at about 1.5 gal.nm, although the boat...

With all this GB wisdom, a question. I'm looking at a 1999 GB 42 that hasn't run in two years, on the hard. The PO never did any of the periodic maintenance on the 3208 TA's, have about 4700 hours. Are the engines likely to be junk, or am I ok if I get Cat to service them? Thanks!!

Thanks for all this great info. I’m not in any hurry,, and there are plenty on the market.

Fully agree. We replaced the pitted steel fuel tank on our Cambria 46(sailboat, sorry) with two aluminum tanks fabricated by Luthers. Great work, good price, on time.

All, I have started learning about Grand Banks 42 boats. A big concern with these boats is leaking teak decks. I just learned that at some point, in the late 90's, the decks were glued down, rather than screwed down. Does anyone know when that change was made? Thanks, John

Hello all! I am John, long time sailor, current boat a Cambria 46. My wife and I are of the age to be thinking about moving from sail to power, which is why I'm here. Thanks!! John